Question

The gloom inside the house enveloped me as I stepped through the door. All around I could hear stealthy footsteps and ominous creaking. As an unearthly cry filled the room, I let out my own cry of dread.

What is the purpose of this passage?

to narrate
to persuade
to inform
to describe

Answer 1

to narrate

The passage relays a sequence of events (entering the house, hearing noises, reacting) in a story-like way. Although it uses descriptive details, its primary purpose is to narrate.